Arthur Spring (Kerry North-West Limerick, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I wish the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, the best of luck in the negotiations on the Common Agricultural Policy. There is hope in this country. If County Kerry is giving 900 jobs to County Kildare, I am sure the Cabinet will give a minimum return to County Kerry. I look forward to hearing about it.

We must focus on tourism, energy, agribusiness and micro-enterprise. Property is a consequence of a thriving economy, not a leader. It is a shame on those who think one can turn around and say that one is not responsible for the mess. Fianna Fáil must start to support things and make proposals. Fianna Fáil signed off on a property tax with the IMF, yet when it comes to implementing any form of property tax, the party wants nothing to do with it.

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